18th C Farmhouse & cottage in 40 acres amazing views & pool — Property 58768

18th C Farmhouse & cottage in 40 acres amazing views & pool

This paradise is set in 40 acres of woods and fields with breathtaking views of the Maronne River Valley and the 12th Century Tours de Merle. These two recently refurbished and independent properties, the Farmhouse (Crozat) and Cottage (Le Four) are ideal for either a large family ( parents in one and kids out of the way in the other) or for two families who want to be together but need space or for young pensioners who can benefit from the glories of spring and autumn ( colours, mushrooms, walnuts and chestnuts on the property ), out of season. Retaining many original features Crozat has two large bedrooms each with 2 single or double beds. New tiled bathroom containing large bath and shower. The ground floor comprises large traditionally furnished sitting room with original working fireplace, dining area and a fully equipped kitchen with wood burning stove. Outside are 2 large south facing terraces, one paved, one grassed .The 6m x 12m swimming pool is below the property

Details for Crozat in Limousin, France

Set in 40 acres of woods and fields with breathtaking views of the Maronne River Valley and the 12th Century Tour de Merle. Recently refurbished ,retaining many original features. Two large bedrooms each with 2 single or double beds, wardrobes or hanging space, dressing tables and good seating. Additional beds can be added if required. The tiled bathroom contains a giant bath and shower with electric heating and instant hot water The ground floor has a large sitting room with original working fireplace with logs to burn and traditional furnishing with seating for up to 8 people, a dining area and a walled off separate fully equipped kitchen with wood burning stove and plenty of storage space. Outside are 2 large south facing terraces, on each side of the house, one paved( to view the dawn) one grassed (to view the sunset).The 6m x 12m swimming pool is below and in view of the property and above is a large barn with games room on the first floor and garage space

Location St Geniez O Merle Correze < Limousin < France

St Geniez O Merle Correze < Limousin < France

 marks the location of this property in Correze

Availability for Crozat in Limousin, France

Last updated on:

Wednesday, 13 August 2008

Changeover day:

flexible

Normal availability

All year

Rental rates for Crozat in Limousin, France

^*Please Note: The owner of this property accepts payment in the original currency specified, before use of conversion tool. The conversion tool is provided for your convenience only. The owner may accept other currencies if specifically agreed in advance.

Notes to the rental rates

• 25% non refundable deposit on booking. In the event of a non insurable cancellation, refunds of the amount paid will be met if the owner is able to re-let the property. Balance of payment 8 weeks before the start of the letting period together with a £200 deposit against breakages and damage. Letting period from 1700hrs on first day and finish at 1000hrs on last day
  
• A 15% reduction is available for those who rent both properties (Crozat and Le Four ) at the same time.
  
• For those who rent in spring, autumn and winter (4 Feb to 2 Jul and 3 Sep to 2 Dec ), gas electricity and wood will be charged at cost. At all times telephone and internet charges will be charged as per detailed costs on the France Telecom detailed bill.
  

Accommodation and Facilities for Crozat in Limousin, France

Eating Out

Full details of all the local restaurants in the area are contained in the information packs in each property. They range from Chez Viviane (5 mins.by car), simple, satisfying and cheap to La Vieille Auberge (5 mins) owned by the local Maire and excellent, to Auberge de St Julien aux Bois (10 mins).also very good. Further afield at Argentat (20 mins) there are 2 first class restaurants, one on the bank of the Dordogne, and for the adventuresome some other hidden gems in the area but a little further afield.

Sightseeing

You can either walk down through the fields and woods or drive the 5 mins to Les Tours de Merle, a 12th Century Feudal Citadel and a national historic monument.Situated on the borders of Le Lot, Auvergne and Limousin and 15 mins from the Dordogne River, there is a huge range of villages, churches,monuments and sights worth visiting. They range from Collonges La Rouge and Beaulieu sur Dordogne and the gorges and dams on the Dordogne River in Correze, to Salers,Puy Mary and the Volcanic Peaks of the Massif Central in Auvergne and treasures such as Conques and the many sights in the Lot. Locally there are a range of magnificent walks in the hidden hills and valleys that surround the property,canoeing, boat excursions and swimming on the Dordogne, horse riding from the local village, rock climbing for those so inclined. But above all the property offers peace and serenity, free from traffic, pollution and noise.